Yesterday he tweeted in protest after being detained for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on his tour bus.

He said: “Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at, it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation.

“I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation.

“I also want to thank my fans for their unwavering support,” he wrote. “They know me. I assure you I will be vindicated. And I assure you, I will pursue every legal option to address this defaming claim. Thank you.

One user shared the following video on Twitter, which shows Nelly — who is currently 42 — sweet-talking young, very underage girls on stage to his song ‘Over and Over’.